I in no way had anything to do with the production of this video, but I wanted to share it just the same. For me, the incredible editing shows waht is possible with our footage. So often we put together little videos of dives, and that's great, but there is a chance to tell stories with our footage. This video makes me think outside the box. Hopefully you enjoy it too.

PS Paul Heinerth and Brian Kakuk provided the deep footage on top of their duties as safety.

http://vimeo.com/45075681

This is the visual poem of William Trubridge's world record freedive to 100 meters (one hectometer, basically one football field length and back) in order to bring light to the plight of the world's smallest cetacean, the Hector's Dolphin of New Zealand. With one breath of air and diving without weights, fins or any propulsive assistance, William descended to 101 meters in the waters of Dean's Blue Hole, Bahamas, the deepest blue hole in the world.This short documentary of the record attempts to transmit what it is like to freedive deep beneath the surface, and how we can return to explore our potential as an aquatic mammal in the search to help our endangered cousins of the seas.______________________________________________________________________________________________Directed and Edited by Matthew BrownWritten and Produced by William Trubridge verticalblue.netDirector of Photography - Matthew BrownUNDERWATER CAMERASJason SappPaul HeinerthBrian KakukCharlie BeedeBrian PucellaAlfredo RomoPaolo ValentiIgor LibertiSURFACE CAMERASMatthew BrownNic RowanDolphin Footage - Liz Slooten, Steve Dawson, and NZ Whale and Dolphin TrustMusic Composed by Christopher WardVoice Coaches - Linda Trubridge and Gerry DinnageTEAM VERTICAL BLUEAIDA Judges - Ute Geßmann and Ben WeissCoach/Timekeeper - Brittany TrubridgeDeep Safety Divers - Paul Heinerth, Brian Kakuk, and Jason SappSafety Divers - Charlie Beede, Brian Pucella, and Alfredo RomoStill Photography by Igor Liberti and Paolo Valentiwhaledolphintrust.org.nz/nihectors.htmlHere's sort of the making-of/behind the scenes (basically bloopers) of the video, hehe tinyurl.com/73n99pzshot on the naked Canon HV40 (R.I.P) and edited with Sony Vegas